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On that fateful day of February 28 1999 there were 5 articles published. The first 2 are in the previous post. Here the following 3. All of the articles were written spontaneously in the zeal of the moment. They all had a great impact as to what was happening in the animation industry at the time.

There's a reason why we're looking back at the origins of AN. We'll be addressing that soon.

There's a reason why we're looking back upon the time capsule of the Original Articles that started AN 19 years ago. Here's 3 more posts that were made on February 27 1999 that helped propel the site and our movement forward at a critical time in animation history.

We launched this website and our movement on February 25 1999 with this article. What's Up In Toon Town? Take a look back in time to see and learn what was happening in the animation industry 19 years ago.

Here's a lighthearted short that may not be safe for work but sure is fun to watch. "Tabook" features a young lady who discovers something out of the norm while browsing at a book store. The creation of Studio Pupil in Amsterdam and directed by Dario Van Vree.

Have you seen this trailer yet? Take a look at one of the most amazing animated films ever created. Each frame of "Loving Vincent" is a hand painted picture for an extraordinary effect. A labor intensive masterpiece about the life of Vincent Van Gough. Directed by Warsaw Poland based Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and released by Breakthru Films. Latest info states that it's currently playing in theaters in the US and UK. Watch the video and experience the astonishing visuals...

One of the personal perks of my many years of hosting AnimationNation has been the exposure I've gotten to the fantastic worldwide community of creators that comprise the animation industry of today. Among the latest I'd like to spotlight is Mika Animation in Singapore founded by Ishak Khan. Here's a look at their latest film entitled "Fearless"...

Excited and privileged to feature the online premiere of this fine animated short from Stav Levi. After a very successful run in more than 50 festivals the award winning "HEAD" is now available for all to enjoy. Created while a student at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem in 2015. HEAD is a surreal contemplative experience that challenges the viewer with an unusual theme. Music by Trixerin.